The Federal Government has officially launched the construction of a 13.92-megawatt peak (MWp) interconnected hybrid solar mini-grid project in Yobe State to improve electricity supply, boost businesses, and stimulate economic growth.
The project, implemented by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) with support from the World Bank, will be developed across five locations in Damaturu, Potiskum, Nguru, and Bade Local Government Areas.
The solar installations include:
1.76MWp at Waziri Ibrahim Estate, Damaturu
2.98MWp in Gashua
3.20MWp in Nguru
3.20MWp at Yarimaram, Potiskum
2.78MWp at Rugan Fulani, Potiskum
In addition, 40 electricity distribution transformers will be installed to strengthen power distribution in the benefiting communities.
Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony, Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni described the initiative as one of the largest interconnected hybrid solar mini-grid investments in Northern Nigeria. He said the project would provide reliable electricity to thousands of homes, schools, hospitals, markets, farms, and small businesses.
Governor Buni added that the investment would promote industrial growth, encourage entrepreneurship, create jobs for youths and women, improve healthcare services, and increase agricultural productivity. He also noted that the project aligns with the state's renewable energy and economic development plans.
The governor revealed that his administration has already electrified over 450 rural communities, restored electricity to areas affected by insurgency, connected Gulani and Yunusari to the national grid, installed more than 17,000 solar-powered streetlights, and deployed hybrid solar systems in hospitals and other public institutions.
He further disclosed that the state is working to domesticate the Electricity Act 2023 through the proposed Yobe State Electricity Law to strengthen regulation and attract more private investment into the power sector.
REA Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Abba Abubakar Aliyu, said the interconnected hybrid mini-grids are designed to integrate with existing electricity networks, providing reliable and affordable power to households, businesses, and public institutions.
According to him, the project will reduce energy costs, improve electricity supply, and unlock new economic opportunities by enabling businesses to grow, supporting innovation, improving healthcare delivery, and helping farmers increase productivity.
Aliyu explained that the initiative followed a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the REA and the Yobe State Government after the REA–Yobe Strategic Roundtable held in June 2025.
He also announced that the agency has 14 additional electricity projects with a combined capacity of 15.3MWp planned across the state.
These projects are expected to provide approximately 23,870 new electricity connections, benefiting communities such as Jawur Katamma, Dibbwol, Dogonkuka, Malori, Turmi, Zangaya, Dole, Falimaran, and the Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu, while expanding existing projects in Gashua, Nguru, Waziri Ibrahim Estate, Yarimaram, and Rugan Fulani.
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